WorksheetsUnit 8: EM Spectrum and Space Exploration
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
A tool that can be on Earth or orbiting Earth that helps scientists to see far into space is called...
orbiter
lander
rover
telescope
A vehicle for exploring the surface of an extraterrestrial object. It also collects samples and data from the remote location.
Which is one way that space exploration has affected Florida?
Florida’s culture has become well known.
The economy has benefited because of space tourism.
Most American astronauts come from Florida.
Space flights and research are paid for by Florida taxes.
Satellites such as the one shown are a very important technological advancement.
Which of the following is NOT an example of the use of satellites in science?
studying Earth’s features
collecting weather information
wireless communication
collecting samples on other planets
How has our ability to send remote-controlled devices to planets enhanced our understanding of the universe?
It has made it possible for astronauts to go to distant planets
It has limited our exploration to planets with atmospheres similar to ours
It has allowed us to visually explore planets without putting humans in danger
It has enabled us to collect gases from distant planets and bring them back to Earth.
Radio waves have a shorter wavelength and higher frequency than infrared rays.
True
False
Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength and largest frequencies.
True
False
What is the visible light spectrum in order?
red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet
orange, blue, green, yellow, red, violet, indigo
red, green blue, orange, violet, yellow, indigo
McDonald's is gross
When the frequency of a wave decreases, the ____________________________________ of the wave increases.
wave speed
amplitude
wavelength
Doc McStuffins
Cell phones (also have microwaves) and televisions use this type of EM wave. It has the longest wavelength with the lowest frequency.
Radio Wave
TV Wave
Gamma wave
Ultraviolet Wave
Select the correct order of INCREASING energy for waves on the Electromagnetic Spectrum
The government agency concerned with space exploration and research
NASA
FDA
CDC
FAFSA
